Venlafaxine Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,546
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+83%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,546 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,463 to the NHS. This is 83% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,463 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +83% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.